"I'm really pleased for Marc because he’s a good professional and a good technical player who can play in any of a number of positions. He shows real composure and doesn't get fazed by anything.

"There's no real pressure to get Robert back before he's ready. He's an important player for us, we all know that, but if we can make sure he's 100 per cent right we may well get a bigger, stronger Robert Huth... if that's possible."